Game 99: Tigers (49-49) at Royals (45-54)
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals, Jul 21, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Zach Miner (3-3, 4.23) vs. 
Luke Hochevar (6-7, 5.10)
As the Tigers try to claw back into the AL Central race, it seems appropriate that they have to face one of the teams that put them in this predicament to begin with. The Royals landed a punch squarely on the Tigers' chin at the very beginning of the season with a sweep at Comerica Park, and Detroit has been trying to recover ever since.
Zach Miner gets his first start of the year for the Tigers after a dry run in Toledo to allow him to work on all of his pitches. In four appearances with the Mud Hens (two starts), Miner posted an 0-1 record and 3.38 ERA, with 15 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings. Before being sent down to Toledo, Miner had a 3-3 record and 4.23 ERA in 44 2/3 innings out of the Tigers' bullpen.
Luke Hochevar comes off what was probably his best start of the season, holding the Mariners to one run and five hits in seven innings. That effort follows two starts in which Hochevar was slammed for 13 runs in 10 innings by the Rays and Orioles, respectively. He attributes the turnaround to making adjustments once hitters have figured out what he likes to throw. But Hochevar shut the Tigers out over six innings the last time he faced them, so it's Detroit that will have to do the adjusting tonight.
Kansas City has won all six of its games against Detroit this year. And they've been dominant, outscoring the Tigers 26-11.
Royals Review has your SB Nation opposing view for this three-game series.
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0-6, all in the first ten days of the season. A season which was supposed to be so glorious started out like some scene out of Dante’s Inferno….I mean, what level of hell would you put being swept by the kansas City Royals to start the season in?
But that was April, and April was a long time ago. The Royals started playing more like themselves for much of May and early June, before righting their own ship a bit lately. So which Royals team shows up? Or better yet, which Tigers team takes the field this week?
The Tigers need to put away team they are better than, put some distance between themselves and the .500 mark. This would be a good time to start that process….
by ahtrap on Jul 21, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting Lineups
DETROIT
1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, 3B
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Matt Joyce, RF
6. Gary Sheffield, DH
7. Marcus Thames, LF
8. Pudge Rodriguez, C
9. Edgar Renteria, SS
KANSAS CITY
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Mike Aviles, SS
3. Billy Butler, DH
4. Jose Guillen, RF
5. Mark Grudzielanek, 2B
6. Alex Gordon, 3B
7. Ross Gload, 1B
8. John Buck, C
9. Joey Gathright, CF
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to take L'il Maybin for a walk
now that it has cooled below 90 freaking degree’s. OPRESSIVE…..kind of like the Tigers offense…..glad to see Guillen back. Maybe Inge should get some work at SS? I’ll be back….
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was 101 down here in Georgia
on my drive home @ 7
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a short hello @all. I’m too tired today to follow this game (and you know it’s 2:10 now here so I have the right to be tired :D). Maybe it’s good for the Tigers when I don’t see to much of this game and they can beat those Royals for the first time this season. Zach Miner as starter….hm hopefully the Mudhens Experience works for him, too.
Renteria batting 9th. Oh Man, we want Jair Jurrjens back, the Braves betrayed us . This man is useless in American League (so, that’s the right motivation for him :LOL )
Have a good time all
Greetings from Germany. Dirk
by Germantiger on Jul 21, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is some late blog commenting
Get some sleep, Dirk!
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need some runs early for Miner.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Renteria..
Is this the first time he’s hit ninth? I cannot remember that happening yet this season.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes and no
he had one at bat this year where he hit 9th, but that was probably as a pinch hitter.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it just a normal scheduled day off for the Tilde? I missed the pre-game…
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking ahead...
I know I’m jumping ahead, but something has been bothering me all day. The Tigers have a huge 3-game set with the Chi-Sox this weekend. Why wouldn’t Leyland switch up the rotation a bit? Currently, it’s Robertson, Verlander, and Miner to go against Floyd, Danks, and Vazquez.
Why, in such a big series, would the Tigs send out their #4 and #5 pitchers? Why wouldn’t you switch it up to have Verlander against Floyd, Robertson, and then Rogers? I realize that isn’t the best solution, but why wouldn’t Leyland have planned ahead right after the break?
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heading to softball
See ya in the 8th – hopefully with Zumaya setting up Jonesy.
by MSU4LIF on Jul 21, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually hoping
that Fossum or Lopez is pitching because the Tigers have a huge lead.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, welcome back
You were missed over the weekend.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
I shipped up to Boston for the weekend. Can’t say I am sorry to have missed that 11-10 loss.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for what it's worth
I just traded for Todd Jones in a keeper league I’m in. So now his outing can be even more terrifying for me!
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY?
would anyone trade for Jones in a keeper league? Did you give up Jason Grilli to get him?
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was a minor piece of the deal
the key player was AJ Burnett
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh okay
I’d take Jonesy as a throw in I suppose.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
inning 1 of the Miner Ride is a success
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Marus, bring him home.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so
but I’m a well known Zach Miner apologist.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m okay with that. I think Miner is a better starter than reliever myself, so no apologies here…
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh boy. pudge better try to steal of he’s bonna be out on a edgar dp anyway
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of insight there Wepri….lot of insight!
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back from Baltimore...
where I was a witness to the 11-10 exercise in masochism. Hopefully tonight is less painful.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our sympathies
If you need us, we’re listening.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst part was...
I had to miss a lot of Zoom’s good inning because a 10 year old next to me was explaining how he was both a Red Sox and Yankees fan.
That place is a launching pad. Nice, but a launching pad.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was sooooo happy we didn’t make the hour trek up to Baltimore for Saturday’s game. I think I would have been scarred. And lord knows I’ve seen some painful losses…
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Renteria...
I think that’s the only way Renteria scores from second on a single. Worthless.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Ya, NO way
He is the “Human Rain Delay”....
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Air mail!
Nice throw by Jose Guillen from RF.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is funny...
here in Chicago they were talking about how great Guillen’s arm is because he threw out AJ yesterday. Most of us could throw him out.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has a great arm
just was about 15 feet high with that one.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's some luck there
Usually Jose Guillen’s a sniper
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
atta boy miguel...
make them pay.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera gets a snack pack for every RBI
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is what you are supposed to do.
A base hit with RISP….that is all it takes….
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White Marcus Thames
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Big Kitten?
Though I vote for “White Marcus Thames”
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Marcus Thames
is a pretty good one. I swear Tuffy, Suss, and myself had a good one lined up for him during the Big Tilde Editorial Retreat last Sunday…but I can’t recall it now.
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about the Silent Assassin?
Was 20 feet from him in left the other night and the guy didn’t change his focus point from the mound to home plate all night, unless a ball was hit to him. Didn’t jaw with fans, didn’t talk to Grandy, nothing. Focused. Iceman, perhaps?
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEah Joyce...
really make them pay. Boy does he have a nice swing.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howdy guys. Good time to pop in, eh?
Go Tigers!
Detroit Red Wings - 2008 Stanley Cup Champions
by Tony K on Jul 21, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh-hem
6-0 lead in Baltimore. Ring any bells? Sorry to be a downer. I just expect disappointment lately.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One difference (hopefully)
Nate (Far From Great) Robertson was on the mound Saturday.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great point.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that the unintentional intentional walk?
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crimany.
1st and 2nd. Come on Zach. Stand it up.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice Zach!
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't want to see
Billy Butler with the bases loaded…at all
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If that Sinker keeps working
Zach should kep starting
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could have used a double play like that Saturday.
And I am done griping about it now.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've always thought that Miner was the epitome of a 4th starter
doesn’t have overpowering stuff, but can usually keep you in the game. That’s really what the Tigers need.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Da Meat Hook...
any of you see this, kind of sad….always liked Dmitri
http://www.nationalsenquirer.com/2008/07/not-just-anot-1.html
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
living outside DC and watching the Nats last year was like watching a bad Tigers team what with Dmitri, Nook Logan, and Robert Fick
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
by the sad standards of the last 15 years, that was a GOOD Tigers team.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where have you gone Nate Cornejo
a nation turns it’s lonely eyes to you
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, I CAN imagine! Man, I hate Fick, but the Nookster? Steroids? What! I always liked Dmitri though, too bad he was a drunk diabetic at the end with us….
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's to hate about fick?
I used to love that guy.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe hate is too strong...
I just never liked the guy, somethings one just can’t explain.
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously,
is there any reason Inge couldn’t be given a try there? He is more than athletic enough *(see Renterria).
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a good question
he played short in college
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to see Inge get consideration there, too.
by Ian Casselberry on Jul 21, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great point
Especially after his play to end the game on Sunday
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
61 pitches through 4
No bumps in the Miner Ride so far
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey I'm happy
before the season I thought Miner would be a key to the Tigers doing well. I just thought it’d be in the bullpen not as a starter.
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joyce Nicknames
Tried to find something relating to Joyce, but most the entries on wikipedia were of women, but a few are pretty funny:
Joyce Ohajah- british tv newsanchor
Joyce Trimmer- canadian politician
Joyce Chepchumba- Kenyan distance runner
Yootha Joyce- english actress
My favorite:
Stanislaus Joyce- Irish poet
worthless information for your everyday life…...
by dettigionswings'stons on Jul 21, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ay ay ay Miguelito!
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching this game on my computer
And the KC announcer just had an awesome Tim McCarver moment:
They were discussing the Tiger’s top half of the third, and he said, “When you make bad defensive plays, your pitcher has to throw more pitches. When you make good defensive plays, your pitcher doesn’t throw as many pitchers.”
Thank you. No seriously, thank you for clearing that up.
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when you see...
old timers like renteria and sheff screwing everything up, you wonder why teams ever thrown millions at old timers.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa
Pudge drew a 4 pitch walk?
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good evening
Miner lookin good tonight huh?
by explosivo2k2 on Jul 21, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a 4 pitch walk...
to Pudge? I may fall out of my chair.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only one walk
about 2/3s of his pitches strikes. Nicely done Zach
(begins golf clap)
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joyce is unreal...
he has 23 total HR this season.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is his HR per at bat?
During the last series or maybe the one before the break he had 9 in 94 AB’s. Just wondering as you are Bilfer lite! (I say that in an endearing way)
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...hold on, I'll find out...
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
joyce hr rate
MLB: 1 every 10.7 AB
Minors: 1 every 15.38 AB
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, and that is quite interesting, huh?
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O'fers...
Polanco, Thames, Shef, and Edgar all without a hit. I would think it would be hard for us to have 8 runs with those goose eggs, but hey! here we are….
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait wait wait wait wait. clete gets to walk in runs. this is strange.
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how does renteria screw this up?
pop out on a 3-0 count?
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy balls
2 four pitch walks from Pudge?!?
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is Zumaya in yet?
you know why I need to know
by Boney on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not yet...
keep your pants on.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i had successfully blocked that out of my memory til now
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
toledo won
and guess who they beat – Minnesota’s affiliate… small victories, I know. At least Clevlen had two more HR.
by Oost on Jul 21, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've loved Clevlen since he hit that homer in Boston
in 06… I wish the kid could stick in the majors, he has enough heart
by Boney on Jul 21, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be interesting what they do in 09
when Clevlen is out of options. I’d like to see if the tigers could find room for him and Joyce next year.
by Oost on Jul 21, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly
Edgar’s last homerun (about two months ago) was a grand slam.
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you remember right
June 7th against Cleveland
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
a groundball made a lot more sense….
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does Edgar do anything anymore other than
ground out to the pitcher, 2nd baseman or 1st baseman?
I used to think that his over accentuated closed stance worked, but obviously he sucks now
by Boney on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He also....
allows singles to shortstop.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe renteria’s bright orange bat is blinding him (kinda like the orioles uniforms?) maybe he should paint it black just so we’re all clear that his lumber is dead
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
those that are actually watching the game...
What did Miner’s fastball top out at tonight? 89? 93?
I remember when he spot started back in the day and he was upper 80s lower 90s, then I saw him in the bullpen throwing mid 90s
by Boney on Jul 21, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its not so much the speed
but location and movement. He was hitting his spots tonight
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love the 3 hitter by Miner – gotta love the walk in run even more
This is certainly a different Royals team than we saw earlier in the year…and a different Tigers team too I suppose
by gf206 on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The problem is
they can revert back to the “old” Tigers at any given time….
by Zappatista on Jul 21, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahaha….everybody but renteria on base. he is the shit on the shoe of this organization
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this could be a big night for the Tigers
Twins lost, White Sox are down 5-1 in the 8th….
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In Chicago...
Texas has the Sox down 5-1. Sox on a bit of a slide, this would be 3 straight at that bandbox of theirs. They are not healthy, and are showing signs of infighting.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good thing
we’ll see them in a few days.
by Oost on Jul 21, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's nothing I love more
then seeing Ozzie Guillen fail
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We may be getting them at the right time...
like they got us in April. Pretty much everyone got us in April. And May.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Guillen...
It is nice to have you back.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just wanted to let everyone know
Renteria’s OPS before tonight’s game
.635
by Boney on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that is appropriate!
Well played, sir.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Serious question
HOW THE HELL ARE THE TIGERS 0-6 SO FAR THIS YEAR AGAINST THIS TEAM? THE ROYALS ARE TERRIBLE!
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least they finally figured them out.
now if we just never had to face brian bannister again.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy to see Cabrera finally hitting his weight...
by Boney on Jul 21, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
is he hitting over 340 already?
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy now
he doesn’t deserve that right now
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kid because I love
I have a picture of Miggy as my icon, after all.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know if the rapture is upon us?
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it must be. i will hide in COPA for safety. then befriend matt joyce.
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll know if renteria reaches base
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh...
We have our softball cleats on tonight!
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa. he’s on base. free ride. how dumb does this pitcher feel?
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If things are really weird...
Edgar gets on here.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon gets a couple more up
so Joyce can go for the cycle
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mr clutch
good of edgar to get on base when it really matters
by Oost on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel bad for gobble. but not bad enough to stop.
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back from softball
Won 17-11 to go into second round of playoffs – I know – so what
Back on to toast tonights Tigers game…...Wow, if only the Lions could score this many..
I saw Thames was 0-3 :-(
Did he come close to hitting any out?
by MSU4LIF on Jul 21, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
2 k’s and a groundout. Marcus was nice enough to let Matt Joyce borrow his magic shoes tonight
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like walking...
the backup shortstop. Yikes. Perhaps the bus to AAA is waiting for this poor guy right outside the clubhouse.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The KC announcers
are debating whether or not the Ump should widen his strike zone…...yes, it is that bad
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tough outing for Gobble
1 inning, 7 hits, 4 walks.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Royals relievers
have thrown 90 pitches in 2.2 innings
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If nothing else....
this should help the ol run differential stat.
by rook34 on Jul 21, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Leyand telling them
Don’t take the bat off your shoulder?
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 21, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
somebody pinch me. where did this team come from?
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it came from Kansas City
and it’s not very good. I wouldn’t get too excited about the Tigers offense, a lot of it might be bad pitching.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will someone promise me they won't come back with a 2 run 4 hit effort tomorrow night?
I want a carry over
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11 RBIs
for Cabrera and Joyce
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Tigers put up two runs tomorrow I might be sick.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
off topic, but
I love Family Guy. That show is hilarious
by Oost on Jul 21, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
never doubt the Todd Jones Experience, sir
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy'd never leave him in long enough
to give up more than 10 or 12
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 21, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 walks for the Tigers tonight
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time
Pudge walked twice in one game?
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 21, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
June 22nd actually.
against San Diego.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 2003...
while with the Marlins, he walked five times in one game.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minny got the snot kicked out of them too
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would be a good game
to bring in Grilli…
by TonyS on Jul 21, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in heaven
the score is always 19-0 when you turn the game on
by Juskimo on Jul 21, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s lame. is it so much to ask for a 19-0 game?
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
poor dolsi.
he’s been getting hit hard lately.
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by spotstarters on Jul 21, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me go on record
If the Tigers manage to lose this one, I’m jumping off a bridge.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 21, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is just lack of concentration
On Dolsi’s part
by TFerg1103 on Jul 21, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been a good little run Freddy
but Toledo might be calling
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Aqualung will wrap it up nicely
by Jerkwheat on Jul 21, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i keep thinking it’s the 9th inning already.
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if there wasn't a 15 run cushion right now...
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!!!! outs!!!!
finally
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many teams
Can take a 19 run lead into the bottom of the 8th and STILL have you tearing out your hair?
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 21, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with a FIFTEEN run lead
I’m not pulling anyhair out yet.
by ThaWalrus9 on Jul 21, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to tee off. love position pitchers
by wepri31 on Jul 21, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whats the record for most
position player pitchers faced in a year?
by Juskimo on Jul 21, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
phew
Kind of feel bad for the Royals fans.
by pfuhrmeister on Jul 21, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joyce vs. Galarraga
who wins for best rookie so far?
by Oost on Jul 21, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so far
Galarraga, but Joyce it certainly making his case
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by rock n rye on Jul 21, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC and Detroit all tied up now
Before Monday’s game, “Kansas City has won all six of its games against Detroit this year. And they’ve been dominant, outscoring the Tigers 26-11.”
With the 19-4 score, the runs are now even at 30-30. Too bad we couldn’t have distributed them better.
Just an aside, but did anyone notice that the same ump (Runge) that called Polanco out at the plate in the recent Birds game was the same ump that initially called Thames’ HR foul, but was overruled.
by alwayshoping on Jul 22, 2008 2:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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